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Where in the world?
WEDNESDAY, February FEBRUARY 19, 19, 2014 2014 -- SOOKE NEWS MIRROR Wednesday,
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The Sooke News Mirror loves to travel. Clockwise from left: Lynda Fisk, Mary Widmer and Janet Evans enjoying a sunfilled trip to Jamaica with their local paper; Carl, Russ and Troy Urlacher in Ricon de Guayabitos, Mexico; Dave Ames was serving in Afghanistan mentoring Sayed Merzahi standing in front of the bone yard in Kabul; Carole Whittaker in the Sagguaro Desert. Thailland seemed to be fa avourite place to take the Sooke News Mirror. Colleen and Wayne Woods in Thailand atop an elephant. Colleen just retired and this was in celebration. Ingrid Johnston and her cousin in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in Jan 2014. Send your travel photos to: editor@ sookenewsmirror along with a description, and we will publish as space permits.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in Sooke Region for Research in Physical Activity
StEp-bY-StEp, StAYinG SAFE & ACtiVE
a six month program for seniors to better health
WHAT IS THE STUDY ABOUT? We are studying the effectiveness of Group Medical Visits in promoting health and physical activity in older adults. We will also address issues related to physical activity and falls prevention. YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IF · You are 70 years of age or older, men and women welcome · You are able to attend Group Appointments at the West Coast Family Medical Clinic (Sooke) · You are community-dwelling and able to walk (with or without a walking aid) · You understand and speak English or have a translator to attend with you · You have had at least one fall in the previous 12 months (with or without injury). BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING · Free Exercise classes! · You will learn how to be safer, more physically active, and enjoy life more. · A chance to develop new friends and a richer support network. · Contribute to needed research and knowledge generation. TO PARTICIPATE OR TO GET MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
bArb MillWArd in Sooke at 250-519-5295 or by email barbara.millward@viha.ca This study is part of Exercise is Medicine BC. Exercise is Medicine BC is funded by a grant from the BC Ministry of Health and being developed through a partnership between the Ministry of Health and the UBC Centre for Hip Health & Mobility.
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